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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.96, 33.26 and 23.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.96, 33.26 and 23.96 is: 33.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.96 : 33.26 = 23.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.96/33.26 = 23.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.96x = 33.26 × 23.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.96x = 796.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796.91/23.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.26

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